Crimson-breasted Finch
NameCrimson-breasted Finch
Common NameCrimson-breasted Finch
Scientific NameRhodospingus cruentus
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, nape, back, wings, and tail. The breast, belly, and flanks are a vivid crimson-red. Females are duller, with olive-brown upperparts and a paler, reddish-tinged belly and throat.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include high-pitched, thin, or buzzing 'tseet' or 'tsip' calls, often given while foraging.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Tumbes region, found in southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesVivid crimson-red breast and belly (males), Contrasting black head and upperparts (males), Small size, Conical, finch-like bill, Duller olive-brown plumage with reddish wash (females)
Description
This small, striking tanager is characterized by the male's vibrant crimson-red breast and belly, contrasting sharply with its black head and upperparts. It is typically found foraging for seeds and insects in dry scrub and forest edges, often moving in small flocks.
